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Geoff’s quick and easy version of this classic Indian recipe is full of wonderful flavours and will feed the whole family for around ten dollars. Ingredients Main dish 2 tablespoons ginger, skinned & grated 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 large onion, diced 4...
Geoff Jansz demonstrated how to make a rich and spicy Mexican classic: Chilli con carne. Ingredients 2 red capsicums, diced 2 large onions, diced 3 large cloves garlic, finely diced 1/4 cup olive oil 2.5 kg lean beef mince 375g tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon...
According to Jackie French, the Incas used chilli sauce to torture their captives, but that was before they realised how good it tasted! Jackie used bell or lantern peppers (Capsicum chinense) to make chilli jam, a spicy paste often used in Thai recipes, salads, on...
Nutritionist, Dr Rosemary Stanton, discussed the latest scare linking commonly available processed foods with cancer. Recent research shows that when carbohydrate foods are baked or fried at high temperatures, particularly if they are overcooked or double fried, a...
This week’s celebrity gardener was Country music singer and songwriter, Adam Brand. Adam’s new album ‘Built for Speed’ was released just over four weeks ago, and has almost gone gold. It is available at music stores for $29.95. When Adam comes...
This week’s celebrity gardener, Annalise Braakensiek, describes herself as a ‘pescatarian’ or a vegan who eats fish. Her favourite vegan dish, Negi-Miso Ramen, is healthy and low in fat. The quantities given in this recipe will serve 4 people....
Geoff Jansz is determined to out-do his mum with this apple crumble recipe. This classic dessert treat is the perfect dish for crisp, autumn evenings. Ingredients Apple base: 8 medium size Golden Delicious apples 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup sultanas juice of 1/2...
The whole family will love this kebab recipe from Geoff Jansz. Geoff said that the secret to good kebabs is in the marinade. The ingredients must be crushed to release all the flavours. He used spicy, Spanish-style chorizo sausage for extra zing, and colourful...
Geoff Jansz faked a gourmet meal for undert $3 per serve, using bought chicken, pumpkin and gravy. Preparation time was around 20 minutes Ingredients 1/2 BBQ chicken 1 small tub roast pumpkin 1 small tub salad greens 1 small bunch fresh tarragon, chopped 1 1/2 cups...
You’ll need: fresh black or green olives salt water sterilised glass jars with lids* 1. First, wash and prepare the olives. Discard any with blemishes, separate the green and black ones if necessary (they have different soaking times, so need to be soaked separately)....